Observation by Martina McGovern: NGC891, the Silver Sliver galaxy
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Observer
Martina McGovern
Observed
2020 Sep 17 - 22:31
Uploaded
2020 Oct 01 - 17:35
Objects
The Silver Sliver Galaxy (NGC891)
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Constellation
Andromeda
Field centre
RA: 02h22m
Dec: +42°21'
Position angle: +80°55'
Field size
0°30' × 0°19'
Equipment
- Celestron Edge HD 8” SCT, SkyWatcher HEQ5 PRO
- ZWO ASI294MC Pro, main camera
- ZWO ASIAir Pro, ZWO EAF (Electronic Automatic Focuser) & Dual-Speed 2-inch Crayford Focuser for SCT’s
- ZWO 60mm Guide scope, ZWO ASI120MM mini, Guide camera
- Optolong L-Pro Broadband filter
Exposure
Approx 3hrs of data; 120s subs & 180s subs – L-pro only used. Darks, Flats & Dark flats. Gain 225, Camera TEC Temp -15C
Location
Near Cambridge city UK, Bortle approx 4
Target name
NGC891, the Silver Sliver galaxy, a side on/edge on view of a galaxy.
Title
NGC891, the Silver Sliver galaxy
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